Primate of Macedonian Church congratulates His Beatitude on anniversary
The Primate of the Macedonian Church. Photo: UOC
His Beatitude Archbishop Stefan of Ohrid and Macedonia, on behalf of the Holy Synod of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – the Ohrid Archbishopric, sent congratulations to His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry of Kyiv and All Ukraine on the occasion of his 80th anniversary, reports the Information and Educational Department of the UOC.
In his message, Archbishop Stefan wished Metropolitan Onuphry and all the Orthodox people of Ukraine an abundance of God's grace and support.
"On the occasion of your 80th anniversary, allow me, personally and on behalf of the members of the Holy Synod of the Macedonian Orthodox Church – the Ohrid Archbishopric, to congratulate you on this celebration, wishing you good health, strength of spirit, and God's help in all your good endeavors," the Primate of the Macedonian Church stated in his message.
As reported by the UOJ, on 5 November, His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry celebrates his 80th anniversary.
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